Ilmenau

Ilmenau

Ilmenau is known as the "Gothic City" and the "University City." It is located in the Ilm Valley, 33 kilometers southwest of Erfurt, the capital of the German state of Thuringia, and south of the Thuringian Forest. It is the largest city in Ilm County and the 12th largest city in Thuringia.

For over a hundred years, Ilmenau remained relatively unknown. Its development began in 1871 with the advent of the industrial age. Before World War I, it was a resort town, and today tourism here is thriving. A major fire in 1752 destroyed nearly all the city's buildings, leading to its reconstruction between 1750 and 1760, predominantly in the late Baroque style. After 1870, a number of modern buildings were added. St. James' Church, the city’s main Evangelical church, was rebuilt in the late Gothic style after the fire; St. Cross Church, a smaller chapel located in the northern part of the city, was built in 1852. In addition, the Ilmenau Town Hall, the Local History Museum, and the Childhood Museum are also not to be missed.

Ilmenau is a city with diverse outdoor activities, making it highly attractive to nature lovers. Hiking, cycling, and swimming are especially popular in the summer, while skiing and cross-country skiing are the most favored activities in winter.

Ilmenau

Must-visit reason: The 12th largest city in Thuringia

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Thuringia [Thuringia]

City where the attraction is located: Ilmenau [Ilmenau]